AUTHOR=Bhati Prashant , Tiwari Richa , Kothari S. L. , Ray Khushi , Lamba Narendra Pal , Kumar Yogesh , Binsuwaidan Reem , Saeed Mohd , Obaidur Safia , Srivastava Sonia Chahar , Sambhav Kumar , Chauhan Manmohan Singh 

TITLE=Green synthesis of silver NPs using aqueous extract of Artemisia scoparia for hydrogenation of aromatic nitro compounds and their biological activity

JOURNAL=Frontiers in Microbiology

VOLUME=Volume 16 - 2025

YEAR=2025

URL=https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/microbiology/articles/10.3389/fmicb.2025.1584066

DOI=10.3389/fmicb.2025.1584066

ISSN=1664-302X

ABSTRACT=The green synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) using Artemisia scoparia (A. scoparia), a plant abundant in bioactive compounds, provides an eco-friendly, cost-effective, and sustainable method for nanoparticle synthesis. Silver ions were successfully reduced using an aqueous extract of A. scoparia, resulting in AgNPs with a characteristic UV–visible absorption peak at 421 nm. Comprehensive characterization using FTIR, TEM, SEM, and DLS confirmed their stability, uniform morphology, and functional groups. The antibacterial activity of the synthesized AgNPs was evaluated against E. faecalis and P. aeruginosa, and their catalytic activity was assessed by reducing aromatic nitro compounds. A. scoparia-derived AgNPs demonstrated potent antibacterial activity, effectively inhibiting the growth of E. faecalis and P. aeruginosa, indicating potential for addressing antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Additionally, these AgNPs exhibited remarkable catalytic efficiency in reducing aromatic nitro compounds, showcasing their potential as eco-friendly catalysts. This dual functionality highlights their significant role in sustainable nanotechnology and environmental remediation efforts.